Electrical Engineering

This project explores the technical, design, and aesthetic possibilities of 2-D, flexible audio speaker technology. The premise underlying this exploration is the idea that sound can be thought of as a physically immediate, transparent and embodied material. The end goal for me is the use of this material for my art practice: Sound Art, Installation, and Composition.

Joseph “Butch” Rovan’s “clear and cool nights” draws on ‘found’ sound material, reminiscent of the Cocteau film “Orpheus,” where the poet receives his inspiration via the radio. The cellist is involved in a verbal and musical dialogue with these sounds, which evolve into an industrial groove with the cellist performing rap-style vocals.